Hey there everyone... it's been a while since any updates so thought you might want to hear what's happening on the music front.

I've recently completed a 9-minute major work around the Creation story as told in Genesis 1. I'm delighted to have been approached by a Christian Brass Band organisation who want to look at the piece for a contest it is organising somewhere in the world this year. As it is possible it will be chosen as a test piece I can't say any more about it yet. Watch this spac...

The work seeks to capture some of the essence of American classical and contemporary music. With Copland-esque themes and driving rock rhythms the contemporary work will feature American hymn tunes, and provide a platform for the NYSB to showcase some of its principal players.

In recent months I have been able to complete the transcription of a 1964 Cornet Solo entitled 'I will sing' by Bernard Verkaaik - one time Bandmaster of the Netherlands National Band. The clever variation solo, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, was written for New York Staff Bandmaster Richard Holz and is based on the song 'I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever' by James Henry Fillmore.

Read more about the work here. Also, I'd be pleased to hear from any soloists who ...

In the last couple of days I have been able to confirm that I will be the special guest at this year's Profile Night evening, to be held at The Salvation Army's Centennial Memorial Temple, home of the New York Temple corps.

New York Staff Band

Organised by the Greater New York Division's music department, and established in 1979 by Divisional Music Director Terry Camsey, Profile Night is an annual event where the work of one composer is highlighted and celebrated. Over the years its focused has... Continue reading ...